Jester Hairston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jester Hairston

Composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1901

Place of Birth: Belews Creek, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 18-Jan-2000

Profession: actor, composer, conductor, musician, songwriter, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor.
He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music.
His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".